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Why are employers missing out when they don’t hire disabled people?
I love volunteering. In the past I volunteered for an international theater festival, women’s refuge, community foundation, grant committee, pride march and a fan convention to name a few. It gave me an…
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Fight for Right is fighting for disabled Ukrainians and you can help them
“Disabled people are often forgotten and left behind in war. Let’s not forget disabled people of Ukraine!” Over the past two weeks I have shared those words together with the link to the…
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In war disabled people cannot be left behind
Trigger warning: This article discusses war and discrimination of disabled people during humanitarian crises. If reading this could trigger you or cause you any distress, please skip it and stay safe. You should…
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Are you an ableist? Take the test to find out
I keep talking about ableist stereotypes and prejudices in every article, and so at this point you are probably asking what are they? They are harmful views that most able-bodied people hold about…
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Margarita with the Straw: an unsatisfying coctail of queer and disability representation
I am not much of a cocktail girl (I prefer beer, mulled wine, and mead like a medieval peasant) nor am I a movie person (I prefer tv shows) but I still hoped…